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Representative for 80 delegations urges respect for international humanitarian law and unhindered aid
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A representative speaking on behalf of 80 delegations told an open United Nations debate that at least 36,000 civilians were killed in 14 armed conflicts in 2024 and urged all parties to armed conflict to respect international humanitarian law and allow unhindered humanitarian access.
A representative speaking on behalf of 80 delegations told an open United Nations debate that at least 36,000 civilians were killed in 14 armed conflicts in 2024 and urged all parties to armed conflict to respect international humanitarian law and allow unhindered humanitarian access.
The speaker said the Gaza situation “faces the worst humanitarian crisis since the commencement of hostilities following the attacks of 10/07/2023,” and warned of widespread civilian suffering across multiple conflicts. “The protection of civilians is not optional. It is a legal obligation under international humanitarian law and a moral imperative,” the representative said.
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